S.E.I. The Joanna Kirk Library 5k
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Rochester, New York
$38.10 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the S.E.I. The Joanna Kirk Library 5k on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in the vibrant city of Rochester, Monroe! This uplifting event is not just a race; it’s a heartfelt initiative to honor the extraordinary legacy of Professor Joanna Kirk, who dedicated her life to empowering others through education. Participants will run a scenic 5k to raise funds for the Joanna Kirk Library, which will serve as a vital resource for the community of Tamale, Ghana, focusing on education and sustainable empowerment for women and youth.
By joining this exciting event, you’ll be contributing to a project that aims to transform lives and promote agricultural education through Tibizaa Farms. The library will stand as a beacon of hope, nurturing the next generation and carrying forward Joanna’s mission of selflessness and community upliftment. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this inspiring journey—let’s create a brighter future together!
By joining this exciting event, you’ll be contributing to a project that aims to transform lives and promote agricultural education through Tibizaa Farms. The library will stand as a beacon of hope, nurturing the next generation and carrying forward Joanna’s mission of selflessness and community upliftment. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this inspiring journey—let’s create a brighter future together!
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S.E.I. The Joanna Kirk Library 5k
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$38.10
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Virtual Event: S.E.I. The Joanna Kirk Library 5k
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Organiser's description
Sustainable Empowerment Initiative (SEI) is raising money to honor Professor Joanna Kirk, who passed away in January 2021. We are partnering with our friend, Sintaro Mahama, to construct The Joanna Kirk Library. Sintaro was educated all over the world, but returned to his home city of Tamale and founded Tibizaa Farms to improve the quality of life in his community through agriculture and education. The world Tibzza means total healing in the local language of Dagbani. Tibzaa Farms goal is to help local farmers and empower women through education and sustainable farming. The Joanna Kirk Library would help educate and empower thousands of women and youth as well as an educational resource for the entire community. This library will be located on outside the city of Tamale, in the Northern Region of Ghana.
Joanna Kirk has spent her whole life giving back to others, especially in the developing world. In 1985, Joanna went to Sri Lanka where she taught at an international school. In Sri Lanka she met her husband Chuck and the two of them moved to Nepal. In 1997, Joanna came to SUNY Geneseo where she became a beloved sociology professor. For years, Joanna led study abroad trips where she brought students to developing countries and shared her passion to create a better world. She was an inspiration to her students at Geneseo and beyond.
The Joanna Kirk Library will keep her legacy alive; a legacy of education and selflessness to help others.
Joanna Kirk has spent her whole life giving back to others, especially in the developing world. In 1985, Joanna went to Sri Lanka where she taught at an international school. In Sri Lanka she met her husband Chuck and the two of them moved to Nepal. In 1997, Joanna came to SUNY Geneseo where she became a beloved sociology professor. For years, Joanna led study abroad trips where she brought students to developing countries and shared her passion to create a better world. She was an inspiration to her students at Geneseo and beyond.
The Joanna Kirk Library will keep her legacy alive; a legacy of education and selflessness to help others.
Location
Genesee Valley Park, River Bend Shelter, Genesee Riverway Trail, Rochester, 14620, NY, United States
S.E.I. The Joanna Kirk Library 5k
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